RE: Formalin substitutes.... (again!)
From: | "Tom T. McNemar" <TMcNemar@lmhealth.org> |
I was really hoping to go the other way around..... I would prefer to get
rid of formalin altogether but that is unlikely. I would rather be able to
give the substitute out to the offices and other sites and keep the formalin
in the lab. Formalin is such a hassle. The offices and even some sites in
the hospital are just sure that formalin is an instant killer. Training in
formalin precautions is an ongoing process but it seems like I am
continually providing MSD sheets, explaining, etc.
Tom Mc Nemar, HT(ASCP)
Pathology Supervisor
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, Ohio
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pam Gutierrez [SMTP:vha0195@ibm.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 1:58 PM
> To: Tom T. McNemar
> Cc: Histonet (E-mail)
> Subject: Re: Formalin substitutes.... (again!)
>
> We have been using Histochoice for years in our processors and are
> extremely
> pleased. We once tried to discontinue the use of formalin altogether but
> were
> displeased with the appearance of the gross tissue (grey and necrotic
> looking)
> and found that small biopsies, gastric as well as gynecologic specimens
> were not
> adequate for microscopic evaluation. We returned to using formalin for
> specimen
> collection and initial fixation. The secondary fixation with Histochoice
> in the
> processing stage (we add 1 gal. of reagent alc. to 4 gal of prepared
> Histochoice) has proven to be fast acting and less hazardous to the techs
> changing the reagents on the processor. Our H&E's as well as special
> stains and
> immuno's are beautiful.
> "Tom T. McNemar" wrote:
>
> > Is anyone using Histochoice? How about Excel? If you are, have you had
> any
> > problems with IHC, receptors, or flow? Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom Mc Nemar, HT(ASCP)
> > Pathology Supervisor
> > Licking Memorial Hospital
> > Newark, Ohio
>
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